Senior Game AI Engineer

Final Strike Games; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Final Strike Games in Seattle invites a Senior Game AI Engineer to design, implement, and optimize AI systems for an ambitious Unreal Engine project. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to create engaging AI encounters that scale across multiplayer experiences.

You will lead the architecture of game AI, build test cases, and drive iterative improvements through playtests. The role offers autonomy, a chance to shape core gameplay, and a path toward delivering world-class,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of game engineering experience, with at least 3 years in AI.
• Experience building AI features in Unreal Engine.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust AI behaviors and encounters with designers and artists.
• Design and drive AI systems and architecture.
• Create test cases for game AI and collaborate with QA.
• Plan production tasks for AI features with leadership.
• Participate in playtests and troubleshoot AI issues.

Skills

Unreal Engine AI features

C/C++ programming

Game AI engineering

Job description

Overview

Final Strike Games is an independent game-development studio with a passion for creating world-class multiplayer, shooter, and live-service games in Unreal Engine. Our team values honesty, transparency, and respect for all, while working together to create industry-inspiring game experiences!

Final Strike Games is looking for a Senior Game AI Engineer to join our studio to design, implement, and optimize gameplay AI systems for a new Co-Development project with Epic. Substantial experience in developing AI behaviors in Unreal Engine will be crucial. In this role you will work with the design team to define AI requirements for the project, while iterating continually to enable fun, engaging, and satisfying AI encounters.

You will also be encouraged to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to creative problems, and will enjoy significant autonomy as it pertains to system design and AI implementation choices. Team members are expected to lead with curiosity and to help cultivate a trusting and collaborative environment with your fellow engineers.

This is a remarkable opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new project and join a passionate team of game developers that pride themselves on punching above their weight class and working together to make amazing games!

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work closely with designers, artists, animators, and other engineers to develop robust and satisfying AI behaviors and encounters
• Design, implement, and drive game AI systems and architecture in conjunction with the team
• Develop test cases regarding game AI and integrate with the QA team
• Collaborate with production and leadership to create and manage production tasks for game AI features, while self-managing time and responsibilities
• Actively participate in playtests and drive solutions for any encountered problems with AI

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of game engineering experience (3+ working on game AI)
• Experience building AI features in Unreal Engine
• Strong programming skills in C/C++

Nice to have

• Experience shipping a title as an AI Engineer

• Experience developing AI behaviors for FPS titles